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[BROCKWOOD]

Monarch is my choice for a lathe. Been looking & dreaming. Found 1 not far away & a decent size. It doesn't have the taper attachment though. Is that going to be something I just have to make? I've never seen the taper attachment sold separately.

Also, any idea what a 24" swing with 72" center to center might weigh? 15HP motor. Seller, well, it runs isn't much help. Video soon or I pass.

 

[Eddyde]

Do you have any pictures? I'll guess 6000 lbs

 

[BROCKWOOD]

Not good pics, but hopefully enough for those that know to help.

 

[markba633csi]

Take the top off and check for broken gears if possible- is there a broken lever there just to the right of MONARCH?

 

[Cal Haines]

No. That's an oil-level sight glass. There's another one lower down, to the right of the pair of levers on the left.

 

[BROCKWOOD]

The lathe sold not long after this post. It was the wrong time for me, so I passed.

 

[BaronJ]

Hi Guys,

The Monarch lathes are solid industrial workhorses. From the pictures, that one looks very sorry for itself ! Not been looked after at all, it would make a good restoration project though.